Spreader roller for additive manufacturing
US10589464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one example, a temperature control system for a spreader roller in an additive manufacturing machine includes: a first duct to carry air to an air passage through the roller; a second duct to carry air away from the air passage through the roller; a fan to move air through the ducts; a temperature sensor to sense a temperature of the roller; and a controller to control a flow of air through the ducts based on a temperature sensed by the sensor.
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